Republic of Moldova, a topic of discussion at the Foreign Affairs Council, together with Ukraine and Georgia

The latest events in the Republic of Moldova, including the parliamentary elections, and the energy situation on the eve of winter will be topics of discussion at the meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Ministers, as well as the meeting of the Energy Ministers of the community bloc, which will take place on Monday, October 20, in Luxembourg.

Over a hundred schools forced to turn to catering services to feed middle school students

More than a hundred schools in the country are required to hire catering services for their middle school students because they lack on-site canteens to prepare lunches. School directors report that the procedure is straightforward. Catering companies must adhere to guidelines set by authorities, ensuring that the meals provide a healthy and diverse diet, including fruits.

Tech pioneer Steve Wozniak receives Moldova’s top honour

Steve Wozniak, one of the most influential innovators of the 20th century, received an honorary degree from the Technical University of Moldova (UTM) on Sunday, October 19.

Chișinău hospital performs first-ever cardiac resynchronization and defibrillator implants

Doctors at Chișinău's "Holy Trinity" Municipal Clinical Hospital have performed the country's first-ever operations to implant a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) device and two Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs).

Doha talks: Pakistan and Afghanistan agree border truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following lengthy talks in Qatar, after the worst border clashes in decades. The agreement was reached on Sunday, October 19.

Taraclia-Ceadîr-Lunga Bridge repair: Key Moldova route upgrade

A vital road bridge in Moldova, connecting Ceadîr-Lunga and Taraclia, is set for major repairs after more than 50 years without maintenance.

Yellow code frost alert: Temperatures to hit -3C on Tuesday

Meteorologists have issued a Yellow-level frost warning nationwide. The warning is valid for 20–21 October, according to the national weather service.

JCET-2025: Moldova and Romania hold joint military exercise

Moldovan and Romanian troops are due to take part in the 'Joint Combined Exchange Training-2025' exercise, which is scheduled to take place at the National Army's training centres between 20 and 31 October.

Trump-Putin call: Russia demands full control of Donetsk

Vladimir Putin demanded the complete relinquishing of the Donetsk region during a phone call with President Donald Trump this week as a condition for a ceasefire, two senior officials familiar with the discussion told the Washington Post.

Fragile Gaza Truce: Clashes kill 38 Palestinians; Rafah crossing closed

Gaza authorities have accused Israel of violating the armistice with Hamas 47 times since it came into effect, with 38 Palestinians killed and 143 others injured, The Guardian reports.

Moldova: Health warning as ten people poisoned by wild mushrooms

At least ten people have been hospitalised in Moldova since the start of autumn after eating wild mushrooms, prompting a nationwide warning from health officials.

Longest blackout ends at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Repair work has begun to restore off-site power to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) after a four-week outage, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced.